Govinda

I don't think the failure of one film means the end of your career.

Working with Jagmohan Mundra was a treat. His sense of humour is incredible.

My mother is responsible for whatever success I have achieved today.

When a person thinks that you are not competent enough to do his film or work with him, one should not ask for work from that person.

I weighed 107 kilos when 'Sukh' was released. I had become like a South Indian comedian.

The success of 'Bhagam Bhag' was very important.

I want my son Yash to do better work than me.

I am not that kind of a person who can written off.

As a producer, you want your product to reach the maximum people. That has become a system, and to work on it has become a necessity.

When I saw 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen,' I did not anticipate that they would become such hits. They looked like B-plus projects.

An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.

I feel like covering my children's eyes when they watch television. It's better that they spend their time doing something constructive.

I want to get away from my comic image. Not that I won't do any more comic roles, but I won't opt for the usual 'Govinda' type of comedies.

Nothing comes easy in life, but politics is incredibly difficult.

I am not worried about failure. I have made my career in this industry, so it does not scare me.

If the film is good, it will work whether it has a star or no star.

I don't think a film has ever worked at the box office because of a star.

When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.

When you join a political party, you are attaching yourself with an organisation of skilled people. And when you work with an organisation, your working capacity becomes double. One can perform better with the help of an organisation to implement their thoughts.

My mother once used to be a Congress leader.

I chose the Congress for its thoughts, its acceptance of people of all opinions, and its wide perspective. Another reason for joining the party was my family, which is attached to the Congress for a long period of time.

From a very young age, my dad did not have work, so mummy would look after the house. She would go and sing bhajans and do thumri performances to support the house.

When I believed in astrology and numerology, people made fun of me, but today there are so many channels just dedicated to astrology and numerology. I now regret that I didn't start a channel on this. But then, I am happy in life. I don't dwell upon it.

Dancing comes naturally to me.

All of us start from zero. We take the right decision and become a hero.

I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.

I'm attracted to everything, and that's what keeps my mind alive always.

I think and write whenever I want an outlet.

I have worked with producers like Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan, and there have never been any complaints about my late-comings.

Nobody is allowed to make money by defaming me. I may forgive, but I'll never forget.

I have my own ideas when it comes to making cinema. My films should be of my liking and suit my convictions.

Screen-pair magic doesn't come with two people. It comes with 10 people.

I have been an actor for more than 125 films now. People see me every day, every hour, be it on TV or in newspapers.

I don't like it when people act extra-familiar and pretend that they are my best friends when they are actually not.

Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan both have a body like Salman Khan. But they can't say it. If they call themselves as Salman Khan, then they won't get films. They can't afford to be against Khan. This is how the filmy world works.

I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.

By God's grace, 'Abhinay Chakra' has shaped up very well.

I was told by many well-wishers not to do the film because my role was just a cameo. But it's very important to be part of big, successful films like 'Holiday.'

I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.

I loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'

I have no plans of doing a series of 'Raja' films.

I am a great Nadeem-Shravan fan.

Music is the life of a film.

I want to get rid of the image that I never turn up on time, because everyone always complains about this habit of mine.

My father Arun Ahuja was an actor, and he did films as a hero.

When I was late for shoots and press meets, my films did well.

I do not have any regrets of having joined politics. Though the experience was bitter, even that taught me a lot of things. Only after I entered politics did I realise what it is.

I entered politics from a filmi background and had no idea about that world. Slowly, I realised that it did not suit me, and that's when I decided to get out of it.

No one works with an actor or a director for friendship.